The story follows Dave Allenson, a dedicated security guard with little interest in football, who becomes an unexpected hero during a pivotal moment in the 1997 play-off against Iran. When he intervenes to stop Peter Hore from vandalizing the goal, his actions trigger a chain reaction that alters the course of Australian football history. This narrative explores themes of duty, unexpected heroism, and the impact of seemingly small decisions on the larger world of sports.
In The Atlanta Braves , take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans’ history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the Braves' one-of-a-kind identity.Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it’ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.Braves fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.